CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack vs Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack

The main difference between the CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack and the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is that the Arete™ Sling 8 Pack has Hydration Compatible (Available) while the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack does not.

CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack - Front View
Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand CamelBak Columbia
Name Arete™ Sling 8 Pack Tandem Trail 16L Backpack
Category Hydration Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Hydration
Capacity (L) 8L 16L
Dimensions (in) 14.96 x 8.27 x 5.91 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7
Weight (lb) 0.80 0.66
Fabric 100% Nylon
Color Black/Reflective Black Fallgrass/Black
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date November 2, 2021
Rating 4.3 4.2
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon with reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top zipped access
External Pockets 1 external pocket Two water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Mesh slip in pockets Laptop mesh sleeve
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Lightweight Ultralight construction
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable air mesh back panel Padded and quilted backpanel
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Available
Other Features Other Features Hydration compatible, Versatile and customizable Twin Slot webbing

You're currently comparing the Arete™ Sling 8 Pack by CamelBak against the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack by Columbia.


CamelBak 's Arete™ Sling 8 Pack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features while Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features.

The CamelBak Arete™ Sling 8 Pack has a capacity of 8L (liters), weighs 0.80 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14.96 x 8.27 x 5.91. It's made of and is available in Black/Reflective in comparison the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 0.66 pounds and is available in Black Fallgrass/Black.